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Suddenly it's December! With the holidays coming up fast many people are "busy busy busy" but we hope you can find some time in your schedule to join friends and enjoy some of our programs this month. We've got lots of fun activities for young and old alike, including crafts, concerts, health and wellness events, a book club, and more. If you do not wish to receive any more emails, you can unsubscribe here.
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Plainfield Public Library December 2024 |
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Suddenly it's December! With the holidays coming up fast many people are "busy busy busy" but we hope you can find some time in your schedule to join friends and enjoy some of our programs this month. We've got lots of fun activities for young and old alike, including crafts, concerts, health and wellness events, a book club, and more.
One highlight is our 'microfestival' concert
Winter Festival of Friends, featuring two orchestral groups: the Chatham Community Band
and the Livingston Symphony Orchestra, with a free performance featuring some winter classics (and an awful lot of musicians!) Come along December 12 at 7pm for an evening of orchestral music that will help set the tone for the holidays.
And don't forget, our popular Book Club for Adults, meets again this month to discuss
Bad Monkey by humorous author Carl Hiaasen. Members meet up and chat about this month's book or what they've been reading, together. As always it's free and very welcoming to new members - and you don't need to have read the book they're currently discussing.
That's just some of what we've got going on programs-wise for you this December; do check in on our Live calendar for the full run-down and check out more highlights below.
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Adult Programs for December
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Winter Festival of Friends
A "Microfestival" of Winter Music featuring the Chatham town Band and Livingston Symphony Orchestra
Thursday, December 12, from 7pm in the ALD Room
It's a microfestival! We're hosting not one but two instrumental bands on the evening of December 12 for our Winter Festival of Friends. we'll feature the Chatham Community Band and the Livingston Symphony. Join us for musical surprises and a chance to see two great regional bands entertain with some winter classics! Admission Free.
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Beat the winter chill and come enjoy one of our cozy programs. All programs are free, and all materials are provided.
- Paint On! - Glass Vases Enjoy our popular free crafting program in Room 2 on Wednesday, December 4 at 4pm.
- Health Insurance Navigators - free advice on health insurance with GetCoveredNJ. Dates from Thursday, December 5 at 3:30pm in Computer Lab A. Please see calendar or flyer below for
additional dates through December.
- Adult Craft: Make a fun craft item with another edition of our program for adults who like to make stuff. Tuesday, December 10 at 5pm in Room 2
- Create a luminary: Light Up and Unite Plainfield - craft a holiday luminary and help light up the town. Tuesday, December 10, 7pm in ALD.
- Sew a Felt Friend - Get handy with sewing needles and make a simple stuffed critter. December 11, 4pm in Room 5
- Free orchestral concert with Chatham Town Band and Livingston Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, December 12, 7-8:30pm in the ALD room.
- Cell Phone Smarts for iPhone and Android - understand the things your phone can do for you. Monday, December 16, 2pm in Computer Lab A.
- Seniors' Pizza and Paint Night - Seniors can have fun painting and enjoy some delicious pizza. Monday, December 16, 6pm in Room 2
- Bone Density Screenings - free healthcare screenings. Please see the link to make an appointment (required). Provided by St Peters' Hospital. Wednesday, December 18, appointments from 1:30pm in Room 5
- Anime Movie Club presents
Suzume - Monday, December 18, 3:30pm in ALD
- Craft: Walnut Babies - Create charming mini 'babies' that fit inside a walnut shell. Wednesday, December 18, 4:30pm in Room 2
- Adult Book Club -
Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen. Wednesday, December 18, 7-8:30 in Room 5.
- Free Flu Vaccination Clinic - Provided by Plainfield Department of Health - Friday, December 20, 12pm in Room 2.
- Blood Drive with New York Blood Center - give blood and give the gift of life this holiday season. Monday, December 23, 10am-8pm. (Appointments preferred but not usually essential). Please see link.
You can see all our upcoming events at a glance on our live Library Calendar, too, or check them all out at a glance on our adult programs flyer, below.
We can't wait to see you, and remember, all our programs are free, and everyone is welcome!
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Featuring:
Bad Monkey by Carl Hiassen
Wednesday, December 18, 7-8:30pm, in Room 2
Interested? New members are always welcome - whether you've read this month's book and want to share your thoughts, or just want to try us out. |
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Local History, Genealogy & Special Collections
The Plainfield Room is open for historical and genealogical research. Our hours are Monday-Friday, 9AM to 4:30PM and Tuesdays from 9AM to 7PM. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. The Memoir Writing Club meets on Thursday, December 12th. This month's writing prompt is "Life lessons." New members are welcome!
Take Your First Steps in Family History
In the midst of the winter holidays, why not take advantage of visiting familiy by starting your family history research? Watch our getting started video on YouTube and take your First Steps in Family History! If genealogy is not your thing, check out all of our recorded webinars to find a topic of interest to you.
ON DISPLAY THRU DECEMBER:
Lorenzo Lynch, Plainfield Artist & Book Illustrator
Lorenzo Lynch is an accomplished artist and author & illustrator of children's books, whose career spanned over 60 years. Some of his books include:
The Hot Dog Man (1970) author and illustrator;
Bottle of Pop (1972) illustrator; and
Big Sister Tells Me That Iām Black (1976) illustrator. The latter title continues to be used in classrooms throughout the country to teach perseverance, determination, and self-esteem/Black awareness.
Please come into the main-floor Reading Room and check out the children's book illustrations by Plainfield's own Lorenzo Lynch. This display will close at the end of the year.
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December at the Children's Library
Plainfield, do you hear the jingle bells ringing? ššš (Hopefully, not too loud because we are in a library!)
November brought us many fun moments. Together, we explored the magical world of the dead in "Coco", let no jack-o-lanterns go to waste as we learned to make pumpkin slime and pancakes, and giggled along as we made Popcorn Jump! šæ š„
And yet, the fun is not over because our gift to you this year is a festive & fun December! |
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BABY & ME (Ages 2 And Under)
Mondays: 12/02, 12/09, 12/16
11AM In the Children's Room
We are continuing our classic community favorite Baby & Me on Mondays 12/02, 12/09, 12/16 at 11AM.
Join a wonderful community of parents and babies as we read books, sing songs, and present fingerplays.š¶ |
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IT'S A GRINCH CHRISTMAS!
Celebrate the holidays with us and everyone's favorite Whoville resident with - not one - but TWO special events!
MOVIE AND POPCORN š„šæ :
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
Wednesday, December 11th
1:30PM In the ALD Room
Will the Christmas spirit of Whoville be strong enough to survive the schemes of the Grinch? You'll have to visit the ALD room on Wednesday, December 11th at 1:30PM to find out as we present " How The Grinch Stole Christmas." |
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MEET THE GRINCH š
Saturday, December 14th
12:00 PM In the ALD Room
On Saturday 12/14 at noon, make sure you have your camera ready because the Grinch has cleared his schedule to gift us a very special Storytime. Don't worry, he promised to let us keep our Christmas! |
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COOKING WITH MS. JAILENE āšŖ (Ages 5 - 15)
Thursday, December 12th
1:30PM In the ALD Room
Would it be the holiday season without some hot coco and cookies?
Join Ms. Jailene as she helps us make some on Thursday, 12/12 at 1:30PM.
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HOLIDAY CRAFTS šØ (Ages 5 - 13)
Thursday, December 19th
3:30PM In the ALD Room
On Thursday 12/19 at 3:30PM, you won't want to miss our Holiday Crafts. Still don't know what you're going to buy a loved one for the holidays? Maybe we can help you make your present! |
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STEAM : Light Up Bowling š³ (Ages 5 - 13)
Thursday, December 19th
3:30PM In the ALD Room
On Monday 12/16 at 3:30PM. Ms. T. will host a S.T.E.A.M program that features Light Up Bowling! How does she do it? Come and see! |
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HOLIDAY BINGO āļø (Ages 5-13)
Wednesday, December 30th
1:30PM in Room 2
Although we are closed from December 24th to December 26th, the Christmas break does not mean our year is over.
On Monday 12/30 at 1:30PM we hope you can join us for a special edition of Bingo - Holiday edition! We plan to bring lots of prizes! |
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Thank you to all our library children, parents, volunteers, and staff who make our library as special as it is. We can't wait to laugh, learn, and grow more with you in 2025 as we explore all our library has to offer!
We wish you all a safe and happy New Year!
Check out our program flyers so you don't miss the events we have left in 2024, and don't forget that you can always check in to see the latest programs for children on our live Library calendar. |
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Teen Programs for December
Come and have a great time with some of our December programs for teens. We've got lots of fun things to do and experience coming your way this month! All programs are free and all materials are provided.
āŗ Our Girls who Code Club continues, meeting on Tuesdays, 4pm in Computer Lab A (Girls grades 3-5 & 6-12)
āŗ Join this month's Paint On! and paint a glass vase. Room 2 on Wednesday, December 4 at 4pm (Ages 9-Adult)
āŗ Come and Sew a Felt Friend at our craft event in Room 5 on Wednesday, December 11 at 4pm (Ages 9-Adult)
āŗ Light Up Bowling for ages 5-13. A fun STEAM workshop for ages 5-13 with Ms T. Monday, December 16, 3:30pm in Room 2.
āŗ All are welcome to come along to our Anime Club showing of
Suzume (PG), on Wednesday, December 18, 3:30pm in ALD. We'll have Pocky snacks!
āŗ Walnut Babies: Mini "Babies" that fit snugly inside a walnut shell. Cute
and crafty. Come along & make your own! Room 2 on Wednesday, December 18 at 4:30pm (Ages 9-Adult)
āŗ Teen Festivity: our Teen Advisory Board wanted to have a bit of a party so come along! We're going to have a blast with all sorts of fun and games and snacks, including:
- snacks/food
- cookie decorating
- graham cracker house contests
- video games
- Jenga & other games
- make an ornament
Come and join teens ages 11-18 in Room 2, 3:30-6pm on Thursday, December 19.
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Ready, player one? Get down to the Video Game Hangout (Tweens and Teens, snacks) on Saturday, December 28 at 12pm in Room 2, and show off your best combo moves.
āŗ Holiday Bingo - fun for children and tweens. Come and play Bingo with us! You might win a prize! on Monday, December 30 at 1:30pm in Room 2.
For all this and more, please check out the Library Calendar for full details of all our upcoming programs, and drop us a line with any questions! Looking forward to seeing you there! |
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For general information, please contact the Reference Department. For department-specific information, you can contact the relevant departments:
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Library Hours
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Please note the following changes to our usual schedule for December:
The Library will be CLOSED on
Friday, December 13, 2024
The Library will be CLOSED over the Christmas Holidays on
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Thursday, December 26, 2024.
The Library will CLOSE at 5PM for New Year's Eve on
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Library will be CLOSED for New Year's Day on
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
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Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-8:45pm
Friday: 9am-4:45pm
Saturday: 11am-2:45pm
Sunday: CLOSED
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